PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNUAL BUDGET & REGULAR BOARD MEETING

DATE: July 28, 2024

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Hybrid Meeting (in-person at District Learning Center and online)

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Barb Polley, Christy Nielsen, Erik Nelson, Fabi Lara, Tiffany Viall, Rosey Burkhard, Jon Higgins, Tammy Williams, Jennifer Puckett, Lisa Gleasman, Rachel Nakanishi, Brad Chitty, and Georgia Mashayekh

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

• Call to order

Kim Thorpe called the public hearing to order at 6:00pm.

• 2025-26 F195 Summary
• 2025-26 F195 Budget
• Presentation, Questions, and Comments

Fabi Lara gave a presentation with information about the 2025-26 Budget Overview, District Funds, General Fund, district enrollment, enrollment trends, prior year revenue budget comparison, prior year expenditure budget comparison, General Fund budget expenditures by activity, MSOC (Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs) allocation disclosure, projected General Fund balance, and additional fund expenditure summary.

REGULAR MEETING        AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Call to order

Kim Thorpe called the regular meeting to order at 6:15pm.

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

There were no public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – June 25, 2025
• Payables & Payroll
• Personnel
• Approval of 2025-26 Certified Staff
• Approval of 2025-26 Classified Staff
• Approval of 2025-26 Administrative Staff
• Approval of 2025-26 Extra-Curricular Staff
• Appoint For and Against Committee Members for Elec. Guide
• Order Summary for Ford Expedition Purchase

Erik moved and Christy seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion carried.

REPORTS & UPDATES

• Maintenance & Custodial Report – Rosey Burkhard

Rosey shared a presentation with photos to show what was being done inside and outside the buildings over the summer. She talked about a professional development conference that the custodial and maintenance teams went to at Eastmont, and what opportunities the staff had.

There are several current projects still to be done before school starts again.

• Teaching & Learning End of Year Report – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared a presentation with information about the Teaching and Learning Strategic Plan, goals, highlights, and next steps for instructional practice, guaranteed and viable curriculum, professional development, professional learning communities and the transitional bilingual instructional program.

• Legislative Update – Stephanie Fuller

The WSSDA General Assembly Handbook is being finalized and will be available 8/18/25.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations

Brad thanked all of the central office staff, supervisors, maintenance team, and custodial staff who have been working hard all summer taking care of business and getting ready for the new school year.

• Year End Report

Brad shared a presentation with information about goal statements, enhancing student learning, ELA and Math achievement, ensuring safety and well-being, developing staff and operation effectiveness, improving facilities, enhancing Early Learning opportunities, and increasing family and community engagement.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

• Financial Reports – Fabi Lara

Fabi shared a presentation going over the financial reports and answered questions from the board.

FFA received a $40,000 grant toward the purchase a new vehicle for their program.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• Adoption of 2025-26 Budget – Resolution 2025-04

Erik moved and Christy seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2025-04 as presented; motion carried.

• BP 1611 – Conflicts of Interest 2nd Class Districts

This is a 1^st reading.

• Resolution 2025-05 – Authorization for 8th graders to participate in high school athletics

Stephanie moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2025-05 as presented; motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment and/or review the performance of a public employee with no action to be taken.RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the board to the executive session at 7:45 pm for approximately 15 minutes with no action to be taken.

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                               Brad Wilson, Superintendent